Job Description

The Terrace Research Fellow will perform a range of curatorial activities in the Department of Art of Ancient Egypt, Nubia, and the Near East. Projects will be determined by the department according to greatest need. Duties may include: sorting through archival material, improvement of records in the MFA’s collections- database management, assisting visiting scholars, assisting with gallery work, object transport and housing; other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Advanced graduate student in Egyptology preferred.

Excellent Clerical, Computer, And Communication Skills Required.

Attention to detail and accuracy a must.

Applicants must be able to provide proof of U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.

SALARY AND SCHEDULE

Temporary Hourly, 35 hours/week

June through August 2025

Hourly Rate: $28.00

Please upload cover letter, resume, contact information for two references, and availability during the period June – August 2025 to the MFA’s recruitment portal.

Applications materials must be received by April 4, 2025.

The MFA is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve is diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, the MFA does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment or promotion on the basis of race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap or disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.